01. Worth it BAföG?

Yes. In any case.

The first improvements were introduced for the WS 2022/23.

  • The parental allowances on income increase by 20,75%.
  • Requirement rates and housing allowances have also increased.
  • For students who do not live with their parents, are under 30 and have their own health care insurance, the funding is a maximum of 934 euros (without their own insurance 812 euros).
  • If you live at home, the funding increases to a maximum of 633 euros (excluding insurance contributions to 511 euros).
  • The age limit for starting eligible training is now 45 years.
  • Gross income of up to 520 euros from a mini-job remains exempt.

The digital application process is simplified and less complicated.

All applicants who have already submitted an application that covers the WS 2022/23 or are still submitting it will automatically benefit from the changes and will receive another notification with the changes in time for the winter semester.

quick tip

With the BAföG-Calculator will give you an estimate of what that means in each individual case.